Chennai Grand Masters 2026: Alireza Firouzja Wins Championship
French Grandmaster Alireza Firouzja emerged as the champion of the 2026 Chennai Grand Masters after finishing unbeaten with 4.5 points from seven rounds. Firouzja secured the title by holding India’s…
Chennai to Redevelop Spaces Beneath 10 Flyovers
The Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) has unveiled a major urban redevelopment initiative to transform the spaces beneath 10 flyovers into clean, functional public areas. The project aims to reclaim locations…
EU Approves New Sanctions Against Russia
The European Union has approved its 21st package of sanctions against Russia, reinforcing economic pressure over Moscow’s continued military actions in Ukraine. The new measures target Russian financial institutions, oil…
Glasgow Opens the 2026 Commonwealth Games
The 23rd Commonwealth Games officially opened in Glasgow with a vibrant ceremony at the OVO Hydro, welcoming more than 3,000 athletes from 74 Commonwealth nations and territories. The event celebrated…
France Reports Nearly 5,800 Heatwave Deaths
France has recorded 5,764 excess deaths linked to the devastating heatwave that swept across the country between June 17 and July 2, making it the country’s deadliest heat-related event since…
Kerala CM Backs Students in NEET Protest Row, Urges Fair Examination Process
Thiruvananthapuram, July 22: Kerala Chief Minister V. D. Satheesan has extended the state government’s support to students protesting over the alleged irregularities in the NEET-UG 2026 examination, calling on the…
Kerala Approves 120 Additional Plus One Batches to Address Seat Shortage
Thiruvananthapuram, July 22: The Kerala Government has approved 120 temporary Plus One batches across 117 higher secondary schools in four districts to tackle the shortage of seats for students seeking…
Bengaluru Launches First Official Stage for Street Performers
Bengaluru, July 22: In a major boost to the city’s cultural landscape, Bengaluru has introduced its first officially designated public stage for buskers, providing musicians, dancers, poets, and other street…
Congress Stages ‘Chalo Lok Bhavan’ Protest in Hyderabad Over NEET Issue
Hyderabad, July 22: Telangana Congress leaders and party workers staged a “Chalo Lok Bhavan” protest in Hyderabad on Wednesday, condemning the detention of senior Congress leaders during recent demonstrations over…
Massive Wildfire Burns Over 32,000 Hectares as Firefighters Battle Blaze in Central Spain
Spain is battling one of its most destructive wildfires in recent years after a massive blaze in the central province of Guadalajara scorched more than 32,000 hectares of forests, grasslands,…